Senior Legal Specialist

4 weeks ago


West Perth, Australia Allen & Overy Full time
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work.

We’re on an exciting journey to create an even stronger offering for our clients and our people: In May 2023, we announced our proposed merger with Shearman and Sterling, with the intention of becoming a new global leader named Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, A&O Shearman for short.

With a shared commitment to attracting and retaining the best people and an equal focus on creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, we’re confident that this merger will further our efforts to leave a better firm for future generations as well as providing our people with exceptional career opportunities along the way.

Once complete, the merger will combine two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, leaders in their respective markets, to create an integrated global elite firm. You can read more about this on our dedicated microsite www.announcingaoss.com.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we’re working hard to create an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. We know that to excel, we must nurture an environment where our people feel they belong. .

Department purpose

The Advanced Delivery - Legal (ADL) will cost-effectively resource elements of large matters while guaranteeing the standards that clients expect from A&O as well as developing expertise in a wide range of smaller matters and activities.

Led by an experienced partner and comprising legal professionals and junior associates supervised by highly experienced managing and senior associates, the ADL works alongside A&O offices around the world on a wide range of document-based matters, including due diligence, litigation reviews, drafting, negotiating and research tasks. The focus on quality, supported by project management and workflow technology, ensures a highly effective as well as efficient service to clients.

Role and responsibilities

Junior Associates act as mid-level specialists within their practice areas or more broadly. At this point individuals are able to work independently, lead a team and be the first line of support for Legal Support Professionals/Paralegals. They report to Team Managers/Senior Associates.Working on matters - providing specialist and significant general legal knowledge.Issue spotting and report writing/drafting.Responsible for drafting/negotiating contracts with a medium to advanced level of complexity.Leading projects/teams.Quality controlling the work of more junior members of the team.Training junior team members.Carrying out BD and presenting directly to internal/external clients.Owning relationships with internal/external clients.Continuing to build their own expertise and the profile of the ADC through spending periods on secondment to clients (internal or external).Key requirementsEquivalent experience from an ALSP (but not legally qualified).Relevant experience in a professional environment.Experience in specific finance / corporate law areas is a bonus.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Flexible and proactive. Consistently demonstrate a professional manner with evidence of exceptional levels of judgment, commercial awareness and critical thinking.Strong focus on detail and high levels of self-motivation.Proven ability to take ownership of own work.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.Strong relationship-building skills – a team player with the ability to establish credibility and inspire confidence with clients and senior colleagues.Must show evidence of a high level of personal resilience coupled with an ambition to continuously challenge oneself.Demonstrate a high level of affinity with legal technology.
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